The season never truly stops in NCAA Division I basketball. Yes, the official games end. But the players continue to work in the off season, and those who put in the most time give themselves the opportunity to be recognized by the Horizon League when it’s time to hand out […]
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State tourney should launch Caesars Arena
With Joe Louis Arena closing, I begin to think of all the possibilities for Little Caesars Arena. There will be amazing concerts held there and spectacular sporting events. But I have an additional idea: a tournament. Not Motor City Madness or the NCAA tournament, but a tournament that would […]
To win, Titans must fulfill individual roles
The women’s basketball season has had it share of ups and downs. This year, we’ve reached milestones that we have always dreamed about, while also letting ourselves down. One high point so far: Our team defeated Green Bay for the first time since the 2011-12 season. Green Bay has dominated […]
Vitale, ’77 team turn out to honor Duerod
A legendary coach returned to campus to honor one of his legendary players. “Everything this man is celebrating tonight, he worked his tail off for it,” said Dick Vitale of Terry Duerod. “I could not be more proud of him.” Before he became a famous ESPN broadcaster, Vitale coached the […]
San Diego State next up for Titans
The women’s lacrosse team heads into its Sunday match against San Diego State with a 1-1 record. The Titans did not start the season the way they had hoped, falling 24-9 to Norte Dame Feb. 11. But they upended Butler 20-9 Feb. 18 in their second game, and expectations remain […]
Dennis returns to work with students
Former lacrosse player Troy Dennis is enjoying his return to Detroit Mercy, where he is a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach. The job comes with a lot of responsibilities. “I help assist the strength and conditioning staff with planning and coaching the workouts and conditionings with all of the […]
Impressions of America
Many Americans don’t recognize the things that make their country distinct or unusual. To those from other nations, however, such differences stand out. Detroit Mercy hosts many students who aren’t Americans. The Varsity News spoke to a sample of them, and they expressed a variety of impressions. But the one […]
Seniors hope to end with solid showing
The men’s tennis team at Detroit Mercy is senior laden, with four of seven players in their final season. While they hope to lead this team to its many goals this season, they are also reflective about the time they have spent at the university. “We would like to end […]
TRANSITION YEAR IN TRACK BUT KENDALL REMAINS HOT
Though the Titan track and field team may be in a transitional year, coach Guy Murray still expects success in competition. “We are a little bit between generations,” said Murray. “Neither the men’s or the women’s teams are the deepest we have had.” Regardless, Murray wants a lot from […]
BEFORE UPSET OF NATIONALLY RANKED GREEN BAY, COACH TOLD TITANS, ‘I CAN SEE IT IN YOUR EYES’
A classmate asked me earlier in the week, “How do you all prepare for Green Bay?” “Like any other game,” I responded. There wasn’t a doubt in our minds or in our coaches’ minds that we could win this game. Coach Scott gave our pregame speech and said, “I’m not […]
